Lightweight. Durable. Tough. Affordable. The Performance 8500 LB Winch from Rugged Ridge is everything you could want in a competition winch. It is driven by a durable 5.5 HP Series Wound motor for long life and extra pulling power. A tough 3 Stage Planetary Gear box with a 172.8:1 gear ratio delivers power and reliability on each and every pull. The Performance 8500 LB Winch has more power and exclusive features than any other winch in its price range: Stainless Steel Hardware- All the exterior winch body screws and Bolts are Stainless Steel to prevent rust and provide a long life. All Rugged Ridge synthetic Rope style Winches include hawse fairleads. Special Solenoid Mounting bRackets allow for multiple solenoid Mounting points and the ability to “tilt' the Solenoid for ease of use. This “tilt' feature ensures that each Rugged Ridge winch can be used with almost all off road bumpers and over riders! Limited 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects (1 Year on electrical). Each winch has been independently tested to ensure they meet or exceed all specifications.